JP License<br /> <br /> THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE EDINBURGH VISIT.<br /> <br /> The Duchess of Cambridge, also known as The Countess of Strathearn in Scotland, visited three school based charity projects in Edinburgh on Wednesday 24th February. <br /> <br /> The focus of the day is on the valuable partnerships that exist locally between charities, communities and schools to deliver a range of integrated programmes and sporting activities designed to nurture children and young people. <br /> <br /> In the morning, Her Royal Highness  continued her work in support of the mental health of children with visits to two of her patronages who have a presence in Edinburgh -   Place2Be and The Art Room. <br /> <br /> Place2Be has been working in Scotland since 2001. The charity now works in 28 schools in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Edinburgh and Glasgow, reaching a school population of 8,000 children. Place2Be is the UK's leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert training to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families, teachers and school staff.<br /> <br /> Her Royal Highness  joined the school assembly where students  sang a song of welcome and presented a Quaich cup of friendship. The Duchess will then join headteachers from schools in Edinburgh for a discussion about the mental health challenges of their school communities, and the benefits of having a partnership with Place2Be.  <br />  <br /> The Duchess will meet children and parents to hear about Place2Be's work with families, alongside health professionals who have undertaken Place2Be's training to develop much-needed child counselling expertise.  <br /> <br /> <br />  Neil Hanna Photography<br /> www.neilhannaphotography.co.uk<br /> 07702 246823
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